Vwaire Orhurhu, MD, MPH
Dr. Vwaire Orhurhu is a Harvard Trained Physician associated with various hospitals in the region. He is a key opinion leader with extensive research background in the field of pain management and regenerative medicine. He serves as a reviewer for multiple pain journals and holds the position of section Editor in Chief for The Journal of Pain Research’s Regenerative Medicine section. He serves as a former assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
The Expertise Behind Your Care
Dr. Vwaire Orhurhu is a nationally recognized interventional pain physician and outcomes researcher. He currently practices at MVM Health and is a former Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Orhurhu received his medical degree from Mayo Medical School and completed postgraduate training at Harvard-affiliated hospitals, including a General Surgery internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an Anesthesiology residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and a Chronic Pain Medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
He holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard University, with advanced training in quantitative research methods and statistical analysis. Dr. Orhurhu has authored over 180 peer-reviewed publications and multiple book chapters in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. His work has appeared in leading journals such as JAMA, The Spine Journal, Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pain Physician and others.
Dr. Orhurhu has been recognized by Doximity as the most cited clinician for four consecutive years, and the most cited and most published clinician over the past five years. He is a frequent national and international speaker, award-winning researcher, and peer reviewer for multiple pain medicine journals.
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- Services Offered
- Treatments
- Scholarship
- Research Publications
Medical School
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Masters in Public Health
Harvard University School of Public Health
Residency
Harvard Medical School
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fellowship
Harvard Medical School Massachusetts General Hospital
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Joint Injections
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Trigger Point Injections
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
- Epidural Blood Patch
- Botox for Migraine and Spasticity
- Trigeminal Ganglion Blocks
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Therapy (DRGS)
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Ketamine Infusion
Intravenous Infusion Therapy for:
- Brain Function
- Immunity
- Seasonal allergy, fatigue and inflammation
- Reduction of wrinkles and acne
- Athletic Recovery and Performance
- Fat burn and metabolic boost
- Mild Procedure (Vertos Medical)
- Kyphoplasty (Balloon Vertebroplasty)
- Intrathecal Pump Implant
- Radiofrequency Neurotomy (Endoscopic method)
- Endoscopic Discectomy
- Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (Percutaneous)
- Superion Interspinous Spacer (Vertiflex)
Sclerotherapy
Endovenous Thermal Ablation (EVTA)
VenaSeal
ClariVein
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
- Prolotherapy
- Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy
- Adipose Derived Stem Cell Therapy
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America’s Leading Doctor, 2025
Newsweek
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Most Published Clinician, 2021 – 2025
Top 10% Most Published Clinician
Doximity
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Most Cited Clinician, 2021 – 2025
Top 10% Most Cited Clinician
Doximity
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Everyday Hero Award, 2024
Pennsylvania Medical Society
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1st place, Best Oral Research Presentation
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
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1st place, Healthcare Innovation and Commercialization Course
The Harvard Medical School
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2nd Prize, Best Oral Presentation in Original Research
New England Anesthesia Residents Conference
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1st Prize, Best Oral Presentation in Original Research
New England Anesthesia Residents Conference
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Best Poster Presentation in Original Research
New England Anesthesia Residents Conference
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Outstanding Resident Teaching Award (Center for Education)
Harvard Medical School, BIDMC
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Research abstract category “Best of AHA Specialty Conferences”
American Heart Association
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General Chemistry Teaching Award
Gustavus Adolphus College
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Organic Chemistry Teaching Award
Gustavus Adolphus College
<ahttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32334792/”>119. Jones MR, Novitch MB, Sen S, Hernandez N, De Haan JB, Budish RA, Bailey CH, Ragusa J, Thakur P, Orhurhu V, Urits I, Cornett EM, Kaye AD. Upper extremity regional anesthesia techniques: A comprehensive review for clinical anesthesiologists. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2020 Mar;34(1):e13-e29.
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Innovative and Comprehensive Care
At the core of Dr. Orhurhu’s practice is a commitment to offering the most advanced and effective treatments available. He specializes in state-of-the-art neuromodulation therapies (like spinal cord stimulation) and minimally invasive spine procedures to help patients find relief from conditions such as:
- Headaches/Migraines
- Muscle Pain
- Neck Pain
- Upper/Lower Back Pain
- Upper/Lower Extremity Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Vertebral Compression
- Varicose Vein
- Pain After Surgery
- Neuropathy
- Cancer Pain
- Complex Pain
- Pain Syndrome
- Generalized Body Pain
- Work Related Injury
- Sports Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Fractures
A Comprehensive Approach to Healing
Dr. Orhurhu believes in a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to pain management. He recognizes that advanced procedures are most effective when paired with a complete wellness strategy, including physical therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and a focus on overall well-being. This integrated method ensures patients not only find relief from pain but also achieve lasting improvements in their physical and emotional health.
Success Stories
A Vision for Restoring Lives
Driven by a vision to help patients reclaim their lives from chronic pain, Dr. Orhurhu is dedicated to advancing the field of pain management. His patient-centered approach focuses on combining compassionate care with innovative, effective treatments to achieve outstanding results. For those struggling with complex conditions, he offers a beacon of hope—not just providing relief, but creating a clear path toward a functional, brighter, and more fulfilling future.